Nebraska ready for physical battle with No. 9 Illinois, Hoiberg provides Frager, Mast updates

As No. 5 Nebraska gets set to host No. 9 Illinois, Head Coach Fred Hoiberg provided injury/illness updates on Rienk Mast and Braden Frager

January 30, 2026Updated: January 30, 2026

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Southeast Nebraska first responders again assist Western Nebraska tackle wildfires

First responders from across Southeast Nebraska have responded to four serious wildfires in other parts of the state so far this year, the latest of which broke out near Crawford earlier this month

Clatonia under boil water notice while well pumps are repaired

Clatonia residents are being asked to boil their water and restrict usage while a malfunctioning well field pump is replaced.

Fairbury to publicly debut new city home base at open house next Tuesday

Fairbury residents can tour the new city offices, council chambers, and incubator space next Tuesday.

NPPD celebrates groundbreaking, at Princeton Road Station

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

Nebraska ready for physical battle with No. 9 Illinois, Hoiberg provides Frager, Mast updates

Southeast Nebraska first responders again assist Western Nebraska tackle wildfires

Clatonia under boil water notice while well pumps are repaired

Fairbury to publicly debut new city home base at open house next Tuesday

NPPD celebrates groundbreaking, at Princeton Road Station

State

City of Norfolk reminds residents to prepare for dangerous heat

Former Bank of the Valley CFO sentenced to prison in $4.3 million fraud scheme

Culpepper and Merriweather Circus brings family entertainment to Pierce

Ann Hunt

Omaha Police Department dismantles methamphetamine conspiracy at airbnb rental

Gov. Pillen to sign executive order suspending tax incentives for large-scale data centers

Sports

Bobcat basketball misses 2026 tournament goal

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame